X Rebirth no longer requires a PhD in advanced space game menus, according to Egosoft. Expect intuitive controls and streamlined menus. But there's still a fully simulated economy and a complex geopolitical environment. And on the combat side, space battles range from one-on-one skirmishes to huge fleet engagements.

To celebrate the announcement, a new trailer was released. Watch it below.

Lehahn said he will host a Reddit AMA soon, so keep an eye out for that one.